Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts: Impact on common-law jurisdictions By: Michael Deturbide[1]

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Québec City, QuébecAugust 2008 Table of Contents

I. Background

II. Introduction and Methodology

III. Exclusions

IV. Application and Derogation

V. Definitions

VI. Location of the Parties

VII. Information Requirements

VIII. Functional Equivalency and Technological Neutrality

IX. Electronic Contracts

X. Automated Message Systems

XI. Final Provisions

XII. Summary Conclusions

FOOTNOTES

Pre-Implementation Report on the Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts